Chess world rattled by cheating allegations after 19-year-old beats one of world's top players

The chess world seized on the drama after Carlsen posted a video clip of a Portuguese professional soccer manager saying “If I speak I am in big trouble,” in response to a question about referees. Many took this clip to mean Carlsen thought Niemann had cheated.

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